Ameriprise Financial Inc (AMP)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AMP
Ameriprise Financial Inc
$474.79
-0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $42.83B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1823% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $19.32B). AMP leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 18.0%. AMP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. AMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AMP
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.2%
Earnings expanding 66.0% YoY
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMP
The strongest argument for AMP centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 37.2%.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AMP
The primary concerns for AMP are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMP profiles as a mature stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
AMP is growing revenue faster at 9.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMP scores higher overall (74/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 20.2% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ameriprise Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. is a diversified financial services company and bank holding company incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It provides financial planning products and services, including wealth management, asset management, insurance, annuities, and estate planning.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
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